Old Maps of Big Sandy, Texas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Big Sandy. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Big Sandy.


Big Sandy, TX maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Map of Tyler
    1956 Tyler
    1956 Print · USGS
    East Texas was a powerhouse of oil production and rail transport during the mid-fifties, centered on the sprawling East Texas Oil Field. Researchers can trace the heritage of industrial hubs like Kilgore, military sites such as the Longhorn Ordnance Works, and many rural landmarks like Mount Enterprise.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Hawkins, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Hawkins, 1961 Print
    1960 Hawkins
    1961 Print · USGS
    Hawkins and the Sabine River valley are shown here during the peak of the local oil boom in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family sites near Jarvis Christian College, find old burials at Liberty Cem, or locate the Hawkins Oil Field wells.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of Big Sandy, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Big Sandy, 1961 Print
    1960 Big Sandy
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this East Texas corridor was defined by the confluence of major rail lines and the Sabine River. Genealogists can trace family names and rural communities through Union Grove Ch, Chilton Cem, and the old settlement at Waters Bluff.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Tyler
    1984 Map of Tyler
    1984 Tyler
    1984 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the peak of its reservoir-building era shows a landscape defined by new lakes and established rail corridors. Trace the path of the St Louis Southwestern RR or locate industrial sites like the Longhorn Ordnance Works.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Mineola
    1985 Map of Mineola
    1985 Mineola
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper East Texas in the mid-eighties shows a region shaped by the Sabine River and large-scale water projects. Researchers can trace the rail heritage of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural landmarks like Ambassador College Res or the Oil Field.

  6. 1991 Map of Mineola
    1991 Map of Mineola
    1991 Mineola
    1991 Print · USGS
    East Texas in the early nineties reveals a landscape shaped by large-scale water reservoirs and the enduring footprint of the oil industry. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development in Mineola or explore smaller settlements like Bright Star and Garden Valley.

  7. 2010 Map of Big Sandy, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Sandy, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Sandy
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Waters Bluff, Center Point, and other nearby areas

  8. 2010 Map of Hawkins, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hawkins, 2010 Print
    2010 Hawkins
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Hawkins, Winona, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Hawkins, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hawkins, 2012 Print
    2012 Hawkins
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Hawkins, Winona, and other nearby areas

  10. 2012 Map of Big Sandy, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Big Sandy, 2012 Print
    2012 Big Sandy
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Waters Bluff, Center Point, and other nearby areas

  11. 2016 Map of Big Sandy, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Big Sandy, 2016 Print
    2016 Big Sandy
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Waters Bluff, Center Point, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Hawkins, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hawkins, 2016 Print
    2016 Hawkins
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Hawkins, Winona, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Big Sandy, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Big Sandy, 2019 Print
    2019 Big Sandy
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Waters Bluff, Center Point, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Hawkins, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hawkins, 2019 Print
    2019 Hawkins
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Sandy, including Hawkins, Winona, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Big Sandy, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Big Sandy, 2022 Print
    2022 Big Sandy
    2022 Print · USGS
    Big Sandy and the Sabine River bottomlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the area maintains its rural character. Genealogists and researchers can map numerous family burial sites, including the Barber Cem, Mings Cem, and Waters Bluff Cem.

  16. 2022 Map of Hawkins, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hawkins, 2022 Print
    2022 Hawkins
    2022 Print · USGS
    East Texas at the crossroads of Wood, Smith, and Upshur counties reveals a landscape shaped by the Sabine River and academic growth. Researchers can trace family sites at Jarvis Christian College Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and Fonda Cem.

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